Rotary game table



Nov. 23, 1937.

O. GOLDBERGER AROTARY GAME TABLE Filed April 16, 1935 2 Sheets-Sheet lINVENTOR OscAKGoLDBERGl-:k

ATTO R N EY NOV. 23, 1937. 0, GOLDBERGER 2,100,280

ROTARY GAME TABLE Filed April 16, 1935 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR OSCARGOLDBEFLGEEL.

Patented Nov. 23, 1937 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE ROTARY GAME TABLEApplication April 16, 1935, Serial No. 16,547-

3 Claims.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in a rotary gametable.

The invention has for an object the construction of a device asmentioned which is characterized by a table having a top supported on afoot structure, and a game mounted on said top and adapted to be playedfrom one side of the top and removably supported relative to the footstructure to be turnable to various positions to persons sitting aroundsaid table top.

Recently, various games have come into popularity, such as bagatelle,etc., which have been constructed in boxes to be placed upon tables,counters, etc., or to be xedly mounted on stands. This inventioncontemplates the association of games of this general type with a tablearranged in such a manner that the table may be used as any ordinarytable, and the game used whenever desired. Thus, the combination tableand game is a practical piece of furniture and may be used inrestaurants, cabarets, cocktail bars etc. along with other tables, as atable to serve patrons, for the playing of cards, etc. While engaged indining, or drinking, the patrons have the opportunity to play the gamewhich they discover beneath the table top, whenever they desire.

The invention proposes various modified forms of the device. Forexample, one form is proposed in which the game is iixedly attachedunderneath the table top, a portion of which is transparent so that thegame is viewable, and both the table top and game are rotatively mountedupon the foot structure of t-he table so that the table top and game maybe turned to various positions for the convenience of persons seatedaround the table.

Another modified form is an arrangement wherein the table top iscompletely transparent and xedly mounted upon the foot structure, andthe game is interposed between the foot structure and the table topI andadapted to rotate to the various positions desired.

Other modified forms of the invention contemplate the provision ofremovably mounted games upon table tops and adapted to be rotativelypositioned for the purpose desired.

'I'he invention still further proposes the provision of varioussub-combinations of the mechanism, Vand structures of the device for theefcient manufacture and operation thereof.

Another object of the invention is the construction of a device asdescribed which is simple and durable and which can be manufactured andsold at a reasonable cost.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects andadvantages thereof, reference will be had to the following descriptionand accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims in which thevarious novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings forming a materia] part of thisdisclosure:-

Fig. l is a side elevational view of a rotating game table constructedaccording to this invention.

Fig. 2 is a plan view of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a transverse sectional view taken on the line 3--3 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary enlarged detailed view of a portion of Fig. 3.

Fig. 5 is a side elevational View of a rotating game table constructedaccording to another embodiment of this invention.

Fig. 6 is a plan View of Fig. 5.

Fig. '7 is a fragmentary sectional view as though taken on the line I-Iof Fig. 6, but showing the parts separated so that the details thereofmay be better understood.

Fig. 8 is a plan view of certain of the parts shown in Fig. 7.

Fig. 9 is a vfragmentary enlarged sectional View of certain of the partsshown in Fig. 7.

Fig. 10 is a side elevational View of another rotating game tableconstructed according to a modification of the invention, a portionthereof being shown in section to disclose interior parts.

Fig. 11 is a plan view of another rotating game table constructedaccording to a further embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 12 is a fragmentary sectional view taken on the line I2-I2 of Fig.11.

Fig. 13 is a side elevational view of the game portion of the deviceshown in Figs. 11 and 12.

Fig. 14 is a horizontal sectional view taken on the line Ill-,I4 of Fig.12.

Fig. 15 is a horizontal sectional view taken on the line I5-I5 of Fig.12.

In the form of the invention illustrated in Figs. 1-4 inclusive, arotating game table is shown in which there is a table having a top I0supported on a foot structure I I, and a game I2 mounted on said top I0and adapted to be played from one side of the top and movably supportedrelative to the foot structure II to be turnable to various positions topersons sitting around the table top. More specifically, the footstructure I I consists of a base IIa resting upon the floor and a postIIb extending vertically from the center thereof.

This post is formed at the top end with a recessed portion I3communicating with a bore I4. The game I2 is removably mounted within abox I2a having an open top into which the game is placed. This box I2ais equipped with a disc I5 attached to the center thereof upon thebottom face from which a stem IB extends. This stem passes through therecess I3 Yand into the bore I4. A cap I1 is mounted upon the stem I6and is held in place by a washer I8 upon the stem I6 and restrained by acotter pin I9 passing through the stem. The washer I3 and cotter pin I9serve to rotatively connect the stem I6 with the cap l. 'I'he cap |'Iengages over the top of the post IIb and is fixedly connected therewithby several screws 20. The arrangement is such that the box |2a mayrotate. annular member 2| which is attached by several braces 22 withthe side of the box |2a. The game I2 is releasably held in position byseveral screws I2' engaged through the holding box I2a and extendinginto the sides of the box or the game.

'Ihe table top I0 has an opaque area Il)a and a transparent area llb. Itis through this transparent area that the game I2 is viewable. This gamepreferably should be a game of bagatelle of conventional design. Thisparticular game is shown provided with a coin receiving controlmechanism 23 forvreceiving coins from patrons playing the game. Personsseated around the table may play the game one at a time. The table topmay easily be turned to the different positions of the various persons.A mechanism is provided for holding the table top xed in any turnedposition. This mechanism comprises standards 24 mounted upon the bottomof the box I2a and supporting a plunger 25. This plunger is urgedinwards by a spring 25 mounted thereon and acting between the plungerand one of the standards. The inner end of the plunger 25 engages one ofa plurality of teeth Ila formed upon the periphery of the cap Il.

Thus, Vthe plunger holds the table top in one iixed position, andadjustment is possible by temporarily drawing the plunger out todisengage it from the teeth I'Ia. The table top may then be freelyturned toa new position.

In Figs. 5-9 inclusive, another embodiment oi? the invention has beendisclosed in which there is a table having a top 30 supported on a footstructure 3| and a game 32 fixedly mounted on said top 3|) and adaptedto be played from one side of said top, said game being adjustablysupported relative to the foot structure to be turnable to variouspositions to persons sitting at the table. More particularly, the footstructure 3| comprises a post 3|a mounted upon a pedestal 3|b. The topof the post 3|a is formed with a bore 32 in which a stud 33 from a plate34 extends. This plate is attached Vto the box 32a which holds the game'32'. The disc 34 is adapted to rotatively engage with a disc 35attached upon a plate 3S mounted upon the top of the post Sla. Thisplate is reinforced by a disc 3'I encircling the top of the post 3|.Several strips of metal 38 are attached upon the plate 36 and extendupwards and are attached to the table top so as to stationarily hold thetable top on the foot structure. The game 32' is mounted within thereceiving box 32 and the receiving box and game are rotatively supportedbetween plates 34 and 35 by the stud 33 engaging the bore 32. The game32' is coincontrolled and plunger-operated, and preferably is aconventional game of bagatelle.

A mechanism is provided for holding the game 32 in Various rotativepositions and comprises standards 39 mounted upon the bottom of the vbox32a and supporting a plunger 39 which is urged into a forward positionby a spring 49 coaxially mounted thereon and acting between one of thestandards and the material of the plunger.

The front end of the plunger is engageable in The table top I0 is xed toan one of a plurality of openings 4| formed upon the periphery of thedisc 36. The table top 33 is constructed of transparent material so thatthe game beneath it may be readily seen and operated.

In Fig. l0 another embodiment of the invention has been disclosed inwhich the rotating game table comprises a table having a table top 59supported on a foot structure 5i. A game is housed within a game box 52which is provided with a stud 53 upon the bottom thereof engaging into areceiving bore in the top of the table. Thus, persons sitting around thegame may move the game to various positions so that it may be in frontof any particular person seated at the table.

In Figs. 11-15 inclusive another form of the invention has beendisclosed in which there is a tabletop 50' fixed upon Ythe vertical post5| of a foot structure for the table. A game of bagatelle or other game,indicated by reference numeral 54 is provided with a central stud 53engaging into the top of the post 5I by which the game is rotativelysupported. SeveralY casters 55 are mounted upon the bottom of the gameand ride upon the top of .the table 59. A mechanism is providedfor'holding the game in various adjusted positions and comprises aplunger 56 extended along the bottom or" the game and. having an end 56engageable with one of a plurality of serrations 5l! upon a ring 58fixed upon the post 53. The plunger .56 is adapted to maintain itsposition of contact frictionally by reason of resilient strips 59mounted upon the bottom of the box of .the game 54 and resilientlyengaging the material of the plunger. Y

While I have illustrated and described the preerred embodiment of myinvention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to theprecise construction herein disclosed and the right is reserved to allchanges and modifications coming within the scope of the invention asdened in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire tosecure by United States Letters Patent isz- 1. In a rotary game table, atable top, a game device rotatably mounted beneath said table top, axedly mounted plate with an edge portion having peripheral apertures,means on said game device for engaging said apertures to hold said gamedevice in xed positions, and several strips of material having one oftheir ends attached to the underside of said plate and extending upwardand supporting said table top.

2. Ina rotary game table, a table top, a game device rotatably mountedbeneath said table top, a xedly mounted plate having apertures, means onsaid game device for engaging said apertures to hold said game device infixed positions, and several strips of Ymaterial having one of theirends attached to the under-side of said plate and extending upward andsupporting said table top. 3. In a rotary game table, a table top, agame device rotatably mounted beneath said table top, a xedly mountedplate having apertures, means on said game device for engaging saidapertures to hold said game device in fixed positions, and severalstrips of material having one of their ends attached to said plate andextending upward and supporting said table top.

OSCAR GOLDBERGER.

